Complexation Behavior of Phosphate and Phosphazene Derivatives Containing Three or Six Benzo-15-crown-5 Cavities

Tris(benzocrown ether)s 2a , b X = P(NMeN=CH-B15C5) 3 (X=O, S) and tri[bis(benzocrown ether)] [N=P(NMeN=CH-B15C5) 2 ] 3 3 strongly chelate with alkali metal salts and their efficiency and selectivity in binding these salts are compared with those of the monomeric crown 1 . Data obtained from salt distribution equilibrium in water-chloroform show these ligands to be excellent extracting agents, especially for K + and Rb + . Furthermore, compound 3 is able to transport K + selectively.     

Mcrowave-Assisted Rapid Solid-State Chemistry of Phosphate Materials

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The present work reports some applications of microwave processing in the synthesis of inorganic condensed phosphates.     

Chemically Induced Sintering of Nanoparticles

We have observed solid‐state growth of pre‐existing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) upon exposure to trace (ppb) concentrations of reactive gases at room temperature. The consequent change in localized surface plasmon resonances alters the visible absorbance of dried, printed sensor spots made from inks of 10 nm‐AgNPs and provides a novel mechanism for trace detection and dosimetry of reactive gases. Colorimetric sensor arrays based on these AgNP inks offer dosimetric identification of acidic and oxidizing gases and other reactive vapors with limits of detection below ppb levels for 1 h exposures. For an array of AgNP inks with various capping agents, a unique color response pattern is observed for each specific analyte. Excellent discrimination among 11 reactive gases was demonstrated using standard chemometric methods. The chemically induced sintering of NPs paves the way for novel solid‐state sensors for the ultrasensitive detection of reactive gases and their application to the monitoring of trace airborne pollutants.     

Spherical Supramolecular Structures Constructed via Chemically Symmetric Perylene Bisimides: Beyond Columnar Assembly

Like other discotic molecules, self-assembled supramolecular structures of perylene bisimides (PBIs) are commonly limited to columnar or lamellar structures due to their distinct π-conjugated scaffolds and unique rectangular shape of perylene cores. The discovery of PBIs with supramolecular structures beyond layers and columns may expand the scope of PBI-based materials. A series of unconventional spherical packing phases in PBIs, including A15 phase, σ phase, dodecagonal quasicrystalline (DQC) phase, and body-centered cubic (BCC) phase, is reported. A strategy involving functionalization of perylene core with several polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) cages achieved spherical assemblies of PBIs, instead of columnar assemblies, due to the significantly increased steric hindrance at the periphery. This strategy may also be employed for the discovery of unconventional spherical assemblies in other related discotic molecules by the introduction of similar bulky functional groups at their periphery. An unusual inverse phase transition sequence from a BCC phase to a σ phase was observed by increasing annealing temperature.     

Solid-State Polymerization of Acrylonitrile Induced by High-Energy Protons

Abstract

Studies on energy effect in the field of radiation-induced polymerization are quite rare as far as the author knows (1). In previous investigations (2) it was pointed out by us that the energy of radiation is also very important for radiation-induced polymerizations, particularly in solid-state polymerizations.

To examine the effect of energy on the solid-state polymerization of acrylonitrile, some experiments were carried out by bombardment of high energy protons using a synchroton and a synchrocyclotron.     

铅基磷酸铅化学修饰电极的研究

本研制了铅基磷酸铅化学饰电极，并研究了该ＣＭＥ的性能。实验发现，该ＣＭＥ是一种磷酸根离子敏感电极。电极对磷酸盐有类能斯特响应，在ＰＨ４．０和６．０下，其线性范围分别为１×１０＾－３－１×１０＾－１和１×１０＾－４－１×１０＾－２ｍｏｌ／Ｌ磷酸盐，电极响应斜率为２３－２７ｍＶ／ｄｅｃ．电极有较好的稳定性重现性，可望用于磷酸盐的实际分析。     

用层析法分离磷酸酯基化学修饰的二核苷酸的非对映异构体

本文报道用高效液相色谱法和高效薄层色谱法分离磷酸醌基化学修饰的二核苷酸二尿苷硼烷磷酸酯，二胸苷硫代磷酸酯，二（２＇－脱氧－２＇－氟）尿苷及胞苷硫代磷酸酯的非对映异构体，所得到的非对映异构体的ＲＦ值和＾３１Ｐ－ＮＭＲ化学移植之间的关系符合一般规律，即移动快的异构体有较高的位移植，移动慢的异构体有较的化学位移植。     

Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy: A Key Tool to Unravel the Supramolecular Structure of Drug Delivery Systems

In the past decades, nanosized drug delivery systems (DDS) have been extensively developed and studied as a promising way to improve the performance of a drug and reduce its undesirable side effects. DDSs are usually very complex supramolecular assemblies made of a core that contains the active substance(s) and ensures a controlled release, which is surrounded by a corona that stabilizes the particles and ensures the delivery to the targeted cells. To optimize the design of engineered DDSs, it is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of these core–shell assemblies at the atomic level. In this review, we illustrate how solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) spectroscopy has become an essential tool in DDS design.     

Covalent Bond or Noncovalent Bond: A Supramolecular Strategy for the Construction of Chemically Synthesized Vaccines

A novel noncovalent strategy to construct chemically synthesized vaccines has been designed to trigger a robust immune response and to dramatically improve the efficiency of vaccine preparation. Glycosylated MUC1 tripartite vaccines were constructed through host–guest interactions with cucurbit[8]uril. These vaccines elicited high levels of IgG antibodies that were recognized by transformed cells and induced the secretion of cytokines. The antisera also mediated complement‐dependent cytotoxicity. This noncovalent strategy with good suitability, scalability, and feasibility can be applied as a universal strategy for the construction of chemically synthesized vaccines.     

含全氟壬烯基磷酸酯型表面活性剂的合成

以N-羟乙基-p-全氟壬烯氧基苯甲酰胺(I)为原料与三氯氧磷(POCl3)反应制备p-全氟壬烯氧基苯甲酰胺基乙基磷酰氯,反应结束后在常温下进行水解生成p-全氟壬烯氧基苯甲酰胺基乙基磷酸单酯(Ⅱ)。采用红外光谱(FTIR)、1HNMR、质谱(MS-ESI)对其结构进行了表征。考察了酯化反应时间、酯化反应温度、原料配比和缚酸剂对产物收率的影响。通过单因素实验和正交试验对反应进行优化,确定了最佳合成工艺条件为:n(I):n(POCl3)=1:1.6,反应温度70℃,反应时间7h,三乙胺做为缚酸剂,在此条件下Ⅱ的收率为84.3%。     

Characterization of Defined Metal‐Containing Supramolecular Block Copolymers

The characterization of metal‐containing supramolecular polymers by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) or matrix‐assisted laser desorption ionisation time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (MALDI‐TOF MS) is complicated because of the interaction of the charged materials with the GPC column material in the first case and fragmentation due to the applied laser energy in the latter case. In this contribution we report recent advances made for the characterization of supramolecular polymers based on terpyridine metal complexes utilizing GPC and MALDI‐TOF MS. In particular for GPC analysis, the choice of solvent and additive was found to be crucial for a successful characterization. Furthermore, MALDI‐TOF MS spectra of these compounds are not straightforward to interpret. Both aspects are discussed in detail with the result of a better understanding and improved analysis possibilities of the mentioned supramolecular polymers.

A GPC‐coupled in‐line diode array spectrum of one of the complexes investigated here.     

氢键诱导侧链液晶高分子的分子理论

将自组装概念引入Flory-Huggins格子理论,导出定向混合的氢键诱导侧链液晶高分子体系在各向同性相的混合自由能和各组分的化学势;由Maier-Saupe平均场理论给出在向列相的混合自由能和各组分的化学势,建立了氢键诱导侧链液晶高分子的分子理论模型.计算结果表明,由于氢键的方向性和饱和性决定自组装体中主客体的容纳能力,在相图上出现一个峰值;提高氢键相互作用参数和增加羧基含量,不仅自组装体的热稳定性增加,而且峰值向小分子含量低的方向移动;聚合物分子量对自组装体的热稳定性影响存在一个临界值,超过临界值后,热稳定性与分子量无关.     

Time-Resolved Chemically Induced Dynamic Nuclear Polarization of Biologically Important Molecules

In this work, we review the hyperpolarization technique named chemically induced dynamic nuclear polarization (CIDNP), focusing on the time-resolved variant of this method and its biological applications. We introduce the main principles of polarization formation in liquids at high magnetic fields, provided by the so-called spin sorting mechanism. Applications of CIDNP to studying fast reactions of short-lived free radicals of biologically important molecules are discussed, as well as the potential of the method to probe the structure and magnetic parameters of such radicals. We also explain the principles of protein CIDNP and discuss applications of time-resolved CIDNP to studies of protein structure and dynamics.     

固体核磁共振研究碱土金属磷硅酸盐玻璃的六配位硅结构

Phosphate glass is widely used in optical applications; however, its generally low chemical stability and poor thermal mechanical properties hinder the application of phosphate glass to the rapidly evolving laser industry. The addition of a small amount of silicon can form a six-coordinate Si (Si⁽⁶⁾) network and improve the above-mentioned poor properties of phosphate glass. Therefore, it is important to characterize and understand the structural details of phosphosilicate glasses. It is difficult to investigate the glass structure because of its complicated and disordered characteristics. However, solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy can provide detailed local structural information, regardless of the presence of its long-range order. To study the effect of alkaline earth metals on Si⁽⁶⁾ species formation, we prepared phosphosilicate glasses (2MO-3P₂O₅)_(1−x)·(SiO₂)_x (M = Ca, Sr, Ba) by conventional melt-quenching, and the glass structure was investigated by solid-state NMR and Raman spectroscopy. The ³¹P and ²⁹Si NMR spectra indicated that the glass networks consisted of P⁽²⁾ and P⁽³⁾ tetrahedrons linked via four- and six-fold coordinated silicon units (Si⁽⁴⁾ and Si⁽⁶⁾). The fraction of six-coordinated silicon Si⁽⁶⁾ decreased with increasing SiO₂ content. Similarly, the Raman spectra showed that the vibration band of the P＝O stretching mode in P⁽³⁾ linked with Si⁽⁶⁾ neighbors reduced as the silica content increased. The connectivities between various phosphorus species were probed by ³¹P one- and two-dimensional refocused INADEQUATE experiments. This experimental technique is based on homonuclear J-coupling and yields correlation peaks between nuclei engaged in P―O―P linkages (P⁽²⁾ and P⁽³⁾ units). The signals from isolated ³¹P nuclei are suppressed because of the absence of J-coupling, which precludes the formation of double quantum coherences. The results indicated the segregation of P⁽²⁾ and P⁽³⁾ units in the prepared glass, which were also compared with those in the previously reported Na₂O-P₂O₅-SiO₂ glasses. They differed from alkali phosphosilicate glasses, where each P⁽³⁾ unit exhibited a maximum average of one Si⁽⁶⁾―O―P⁽³⁾ linkage, and in the alkaline earth phosphosilicate glasses, the average was approximately 0.4–0.7. When the content of Si⁽⁶⁾ units reached its maximum, further increase in the SiO₂ content did not increase the Si⁽⁶⁾ content, and the surplus Si were present as Si⁽⁴⁾. Alkaline earth metal ions exhibit weaker stabilizing effects for Si⁽⁶⁾ species. Based on the results presented herein, we constructed sketches to illustrate the local structural organization of the glass. The relationships between the compositions and structures are important for glass composition and property design. It is important to improve the performance of phosphate glass by changing its composition, particularly for large laser device applications.     

A Porous 3D Supramolecular Architecture of Cd（II） Complex with Water Clusters as Pillars

A supramolecular complex of Cd（II） with 1D water tapes as pillars[Cd2（dpa）2（phen）2（H2O）2]·6H2O 1 （H2dpa = diphenic acid, phen = phenanthroline）, has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal is of triclinic, space group P1^- with a = 9.7029（4）, b = 11.9601（5）, c = 12.1788（4） A, α = 71.6990（10）, β = 71.8740（10）, γ = 74.4680（10）°, V = 1252.39（8） A^3, C52H48Cd2N4O16, Mr = 1209.76, Z= 1, Dc = 1.604 g/cm^3,μ = 0.925 mm^-1, F（000） = 612, R = 0.0679 and wR = 0.2514 for 3870 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. Two intramolecular Cd（II） centers of this complex are encircled by two dpa^2- ligands forming an 18-membered ring, which is further assembled into a pillared three-dimensional （3D） supramolecular architecture through the synergetic effect of intermolecular face-to-face π…π stacking and weak O-H…O hydrogen-bonding interactions. Moreover, this complex exhibits photoluminescence with the main emission bands located at about 456 nm upon excitation at 355 nm in the solid state at room temperature.     

Steric Constraints Induced Frustrated Growth of Supramolecular Nanorods in Water

A unique example of supramolecular polymerisation in water based on monomers with nanomolar affinities, which yield rod‐like materials with extraordinarily high thermodynamic stability, yet of finite length, is reported. A small library of charge‐neutral dendritic peptide amphiphiles was prepared, with a branched nonaphenylalanine‐based core that was conjugated to hydrophilic dendrons of variable steric demand. Below a critical size of the dendron, the monomers assemble into nanorod‐like polymers, whereas for larger dendritic side chains frustrated growth into near isotropic particles is observed. The supramolecular morphologies observed by electron microscopy, X‐ray scattering and diffusion NMR spectroscopy studies are in agreement with the mechanistic insights obtained from fitting polymerisation profiles: non‐cooperative isodesmic growth leads to degrees of polymerisation that match the experimentally determined nanorod contour lengths of close to 70 nm. The reported designs for aqueous self‐assembly into well‐defined anisotropic particles has promising potential for biomedical applications and the development of functional supramolecular biomaterials, with emerging evidence that anisotropic shapes in carrier design outperform conventional isotropic materials for targeted imaging and therapy.     

Determination of Phosphate in Aqueous Solutions Containing NTA and EDTA

Abstract

A simple and precise colorimetric method of determining phosphate in aqueous solutions containing nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) or ethylendiaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is described. It involves precipitation of the NTA or EDTA by acidification to pH 1.5 and colorimetric determination of the phosphate in the filtrate by a heteropoly blue method. The method is sensitive and accurate, and it permits determination of microgram amounts of phosphate in samples of aqueous solutions containing up to 300 mM of NTA and (or) EDTA.